Custodian

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POSITION TITLE:

CUSTODIAN

DEPARTMENT: CUSTODIAL - West Bristol School

REPORTS TO:

SITE SUPERVISOR

SUMMARY:

Maintains the district’s school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they represent no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn).
• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Restock disposable items and provide head custodian with inventory usage and data.
• Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Maintain building and grounds security in the building each school day.
• Working knowledge of the care of custodian machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to perform minor building repair work.
• Ability to substitute for head custodian on a short-term basis.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Assist in cleaning boilers.
• Perform related work as required by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups and other employees.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, using units of American money and standard measurements.

Basic knowledge and experience with job-related computer hardware and software applications.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and may be required to lift heavier items with assistance.

The employee must sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, and scrubbing machines.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will work indoors and occasionally outdoors; may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, toxic chemicals, and strict time constraints.

2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Per negotiated contract

As soon as possible

Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education submit an internal online application by 4:00 p.m. on January 19, 2026. All others fill out an online application at

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